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Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:15 am
by blackblackblack
The Native wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
There is a race replay here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr_Bf1lWhYc - with commentary from Nathan Outteridge and Chris Brady saying that Burling is in Spithills head.
Just about everything Barker was missing, that mental edge.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:20 am
by Jays Myth
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
Last time they had boat speed. They were blinding fast but control and stability was the issue. Once they got that sorted they were untouchable. This time they have a dog and while they can probably quicken up over the next 5 days I'm not sure they can do it and maintain the same control. This will be the issue with any material change in the foil design.

I'm booking the fuckin parade.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:23 am
by obelixtim
Jays Myth wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
Last time they had boat speed. They were blinding fast but control and stability was the issue. Once they got that sorted they were untouchable. This time they have a dog and while they can probably quicken up over the next 5 days I'm not sure they can do it and maintain the same control. This will be the issue with any material change in the foil design.

I'm booking the fuckin parade.
Counting chickens. :?

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:23 am
by blackblackblack
Jays Myth wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
Last time they had boat speed. They were blinding fast but control and stability was the issue. Once they got that sorted they were untouchable. This time they have a dog and while they can probably quicken up over the next 5 days I'm not sure they can do it and maintain the same control. This will be the issue with any material change in the foil design.

I'm booking the fuckin parade.
Not yet you're not, not even halfway there yet.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:30 am
by mr bungle
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
Thank you, Peter Lester ;)

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:33 am
by blackblackblack
mr bungle wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
Thank you, Peter Lester ;)
I've noticed as well, quite often after answering his question in the press conferences Burling will just stare at Spithill, really intimidatory.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:34 am
by Flockwitt
blackblackblack wrote:
Jays Myth wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
Last time they had boat speed. They were blinding fast but control and stability was the issue. Once they got that sorted they were untouchable. This time they have a dog and while they can probably quicken up over the next 5 days I'm not sure they can do it and maintain the same control. This will be the issue with any material change in the foil design.

I'm booking the fuckin parade.
Not yet you're not, not even halfway there yet.
Nope. But Saturday will be very interesting. :thumbup:

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:59 am
by obelixtim
blackblackblack wrote:
mr bungle wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
Thank you, Peter Lester ;)
I've noticed as well, quite often after answering his question in the press conferences Burling will just stare at Spithill, really intimidatory.
That was a great pic of him giving the v sign behind Spit. I really hope he is getting inside Spits head.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:11 am
by TheDocForgotHisLogon
I foresee dirty deeds. Exceptionally dirty deeds.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:19 am
by J Man
It appears this is different from 2013. I'm standing on Queen Street now waiting for the parade :D

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:31 am
by Santa
I'm getting the Plane Painters back together for one last hurrah!

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:55 am
by booze
The Native wrote:
booze wrote:
The Native wrote:
usermame wrote:
Gospel wrote:BT Sport are all over ETNZ.
All the BT commentary team have been supporting Oracle. That Oracle is not returning the favour is beyond their control.
:?

The BT commentary of Ken Read and Alastair Eykyn has been glowing for ETNZ. And whilst they haven't been putting the boot into OTUSA, they haven't been as complimentary.
That's the NBC commentary team.

I really like ken reads commentary. Although, sometimes they are not very quick to speak about what is happening on the water. It's a bit strange.

Then BT presenters lead by Clare balding are the ones who have pinned their colours to the mast of everyone ETNZ has been sailing.
Weird. The stream I watch has the BT logo but I get the NBC commentators.
soory, i got that wrong. NAthan outteridge and a guy from team japan are the nbc commentatorrs.

I think Ken read is the global feed commentary which BT is picking up. BT have an on sore crew lead by clare balding

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:01 am
by Gazzamonster
ETNZ pointing higher consistently upwind.
What does this mean? Is this just the angle of boat in relation to the wind? #landlubber

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:54 am
by Toro
blackblackblack wrote:
Jays Myth wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
Last time they had boat speed. They were blinding fast but control and stability was the issue. Once they got that sorted they were untouchable. This time they have a dog and while they can probably quicken up over the next 5 days I'm not sure they can do it and maintain the same control. This will be the issue with any material change in the foil design.

I'm booking the fuckin parade.
Not yet you're not, not even halfway there yet.
We kind of are, we started out needing 8 wins and have four. :nod:

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:20 am
by booji boy
Gazzamonster wrote:
ETNZ pointing higher consistently upwind.
What does this mean? Is this just the angle of boat in relation to the wind? #landlubber
Yes it means the boat is sailing at a steeper angle into the wind i.e. sailing a more direct line towards it's destination versus sailing more sideways across the wind. We appear to be sailing consistently higher than Oracle.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:35 am
by Gospel
Rinkals wrote:
usermame wrote:
The Native wrote:The BT commentary of Ken Read and Alastair Eykyn has been glowing for ETNZ. And whilst they haven't been putting the boot into OTUSA, they haven't been as complimentary.
Fair enough, let me reword that; the BT sideline colour commentary team seem all to be for OTUSA.
Is that not the bulk of their viewership?

I would imagine that it's a little like cricket commentary in India; you diss the USA at your peril.
What a bizarre comment. BT sport is a UK channel where the bulk of the viewers would have been hoping that Ainslie was trampling all over Spithill & chums. American audiences will be watching it on CBS. I suspect most British fans [those who aren't stake holders in the event at least] will now be rooting for the Kiwis.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:04 pm
by Rinkals
Gospel wrote:
Rinkals wrote:
usermame wrote:
The Native wrote:The BT commentary of Ken Read and Alastair Eykyn has been glowing for ETNZ. And whilst they haven't been putting the boot into OTUSA, they haven't been as complimentary.
Fair enough, let me reword that; the BT sideline colour commentary team seem all to be for OTUSA.
Is that not the bulk of their viewership?

I would imagine that it's a little like cricket commentary in India; you diss the USA at your peril.
What a bizarre comment. BT sport is a UK channel where the bulk of the viewers would have been hoping that Ainslie was trampling all over Spithill & chums. American audiences will be watching it on CBS. I suspect most British fans [those who aren't stake holders in the event at least] will now be rooting for the Kiwis.
Ok, so it's not the bulk of their viewership, then.

You only had to say. :((

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:38 pm
by Santa
Man In Black wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:
The Native wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
There is a race replay here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr_Bf1lWhYc - with commentary from Nathan Outteridge and Chris Brady saying that Burling is in Spithills head.
Just about everything Barker was missing, that mental edge.
Barker does seem to be a bit lacking in Mana.
Full disclosure: Maori here. Can confirm Barker's mana deficiency.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:57 pm
by badmannotinjapan
PB when asked in the press conference raised an interesting point that many people seem to overlook. 2013, ETNZ agreed to a layday and it was all she wrote. Despite ETNZ disagreeing with the constant rule changes etc they knew the schedule going into the event and should they reach the AC finals knew there were s 5 day break after 2 days racing. It just so happens the are 3-0 up bit had planned for these 5 days just like OTUSAUS. Whether have enough development in the bank remains to be seen but they have known the time off for a fair while.

We are looking very strong at the moment but the is the America's Cup. I was chatting to my uncle who is a boat builder and he knows a few blokes in the circles around Auckland certain that ETNZ threw the round robin races against OTUSAUS so as not to promote any advantage they have.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:07 pm
by Gospel
booze wrote:
The Native wrote:
usermame wrote:
Gospel wrote:BT Sport are all over ETNZ.
All the BT commentary team have been supporting Oracle. That Oracle is not returning the favour is beyond their control.
:?

The BT commentary of Ken Read and Alastair Eykyn has been glowing for ETNZ. And whilst they haven't been putting the boot into OTUSA, they haven't been as complimentary.
That's the NBC commentary team.

I really like ken reads commentary. Although, sometimes they are not very quick to speak about what is happening on the water. It's a bit strange.

Then BT presenters lead by Clare balding are the ones who have pinned their colours to the mast of everyone ETNZ has been sailing.
Booze, Ken Read and Alastair Eykyn are the BT Sport commentary team. Alastair Eykyn usually does rugby [AP] and tennis and knows sweet fuck all about sailing.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:55 pm
by The Native
badmannotinjapan wrote:PB when asked in the press conference raised an interesting point that many people seem to overlook. 2013, ETNZ agreed to a layday and it was all she wrote. Despite ETNZ disagreeing with the constant rule changes etc they knew the schedule going into the event and should they reach the AC finals knew there were s 5 day break after 2 days racing. It just so happens the are 3-0 up bit had planned for these 5 days just like OTUSAUS. Whether have enough development in the bank remains to be seen but they have known the time off for a fair while.

We are looking very strong at the moment but the is the America's Cup. I was chatting to my uncle who is a boat builder and he knows a few blokes in the circles around Auckland certain that ETNZ threw the round robin races against OTUSAUS so as not to promote any advantage they have.
If true that would be funny as Spithill made reference to the fact that they beat ETNZ in the round robin.

It was also a massive risk by ETNZ. I think the most obvious ploy they used against OTUSA was their lack of communication throughout the round robin and the LV series. In the AC races so far there has been a lot more chatter from ETNZ.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:00 pm
by blackblackblack
Man In Black wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:
The Native wrote:
blackblackblack wrote:The difference last time as I recall was the lay day and Sir Ben Ainslie to Oracle's afterguard.
I also recall that audio off the Oracle boat in race 8 in 2013 captured Ainslie telling Spithill to "shut the fuck up and drive the boat"

Oracle don't have Ainslie to call on this time. Spithill will self destruct.
There is a race replay here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr_Bf1lWhYc - with commentary from Nathan Outteridge and Chris Brady saying that Burling is in Spithills head.
Just about everything Barker was missing, that mental edge.
Barker does seem to be a bit lacking in Mana.
Maybe a bit of Aura depletion too, assuming he had one. I don't think Barker ever actually won an Americas cup aside from that last race Coutts gifted him in 2000 when it was already in the bag.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:00 am
by badmannotinjapan
Barker is a very very good sailer. The issue is he's not Sir Russ and Varied was very young when he had to lead a team into a defence after his mentors and brains trust walked out. He lead ETNZ extremely well in 2007 and was really only a squeak away from arresting the AC back from Alinghi. It's almost as if he's the Taine Randell of NZ yachting.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:03 am
by badmannotinjapan
The Native wrote:
badmannotinjapan wrote:PB when asked in the press conference raised an interesting point that many people seem to overlook. 2013, ETNZ agreed to a layday and it was all she wrote. Despite ETNZ disagreeing with the constant rule changes etc they knew the schedule going into the event and should they reach the AC finals knew there were s 5 day break after 2 days racing. It just so happens the are 3-0 up bit had planned for these 5 days just like OTUSAUS. Whether have enough development in the bank remains to be seen but they have known the time off for a fair while.

We are looking very strong at the moment but the is the America's Cup. I was chatting to my uncle who is a boat builder and he knows a few blokes in the circles around Auckland certain that ETNZ threw the round robin races against OTUSAUS so as not to promote any advantage they have.
If true that would be funny as Spithill made reference to the fact that they beat ETNZ in the round robin.

It was also a massive risk by ETNZ. I think the most obvious ploy they used against OTUSA was their lack of communication throughout the round robin and the LV series. In the AC races so far there has been a lot more chatter from ETNZ.
I won't say we've won the thing until it's sitting in its glass case overlooking the Viaduct Basin and even though we're totally dominant to date, it's OTUSAUS. However, you do have to say that right now, our lads have pulled a good one out on OTUSAUS.
In regards to the comms, from what I understand, it's not so much as less chatter as it is to with muted mics etc.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:16 am
by sonic_attack
Yeah I'll start counting chickens when the boys are over the line and standing on the dock hoisting the cup and popping champagne.

Until then it's a death race.

Great start again though. And yes, in 2013 we agreed to a lay day requested by Oracle, which practically gifted Oracle the race needed. Not this time, no favours, just foot on throat pushing their head under water.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:27 am
by blackblackblack
sonic_attack wrote:Yeah I'll start counting chickens when the boys are over the line and standing on the dock hoisting the cup and popping champagne.

Until then it's a death race.

Great start again though. And yes, in 2013 we agreed to a lay day requested by Oracle, which practically gifted Oracle the race needed. Not this time, no favours, just foot on throat pushing their head under water.
With fingers crossed, rabbits feet well rubbed, 4 leaf clovers gathered, several chickens goats and various other items offered up in sacrifice and squeaky bum time all the way.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:34 am
by The Native
badmannotinjapan wrote:
The Native wrote:
badmannotinjapan wrote:PB when asked in the press conference raised an interesting point that many people seem to overlook. 2013, ETNZ agreed to a layday and it was all she wrote. Despite ETNZ disagreeing with the constant rule changes etc they knew the schedule going into the event and should they reach the AC finals knew there were s 5 day break after 2 days racing. It just so happens the are 3-0 up bit had planned for these 5 days just like OTUSAUS. Whether have enough development in the bank remains to be seen but they have known the time off for a fair while.

We are looking very strong at the moment but the is the America's Cup. I was chatting to my uncle who is a boat builder and he knows a few blokes in the circles around Auckland certain that ETNZ threw the round robin races against OTUSAUS so as not to promote any advantage they have.
If true that would be funny as Spithill made reference to the fact that they beat ETNZ in the round robin.

It was also a massive risk by ETNZ. I think the most obvious ploy they used against OTUSA was their lack of communication throughout the round robin and the LV series. In the AC races so far there has been a lot more chatter from ETNZ.
I won't say we've won the thing until it's sitting in its glass case overlooking the Viaduct Basin and even though we're totally dominant to date, it's OTUSAUS. However, you do have to say that right now, our lads have pulled a good one out on OTUSAUS.
In regards to the comms, from what I understand, it's not so much as less chatter as it is to with muted mics etc.
I'm not counting chickens. It was a massive risk by ETNZ to drop races against OTUSA in the Round Robin as it means they 're -1 down in the AC and heading in the LV they also ran the risk of not being in control of who they raced first up.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:12 am
by Flockwitt
Not sure it's as simple as dropped races and gamesmanship with coms, Oracle beat the other teams also who ended up giving ETNZ a fair run for their money unlike the finals to date.

When did the cyclon machines get switched from being first up prototypes to the finished article? There was a considerable weight saving there, and for sure there have been other constant developments time-lined for the racing schedule that have added edges to the performance.

This lay off is a double edged sword for Oracle. Yes, they built it in as a safety measure, but there is no reason why the opposition can't equally benefit from it, the window was known long enough ahead and be prepared for. Both boats are out of the water today.

Not saying nufink right now though till I'm quite sure it's safe to come out of the fort.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:12 am
by The Snow Leopard

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:13 am
by The Snow Leopard

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:30 am
by The Native
As far as sailing ability goes, I thought ETNZ and OTUSA were virtually the same. Both made mistake but the ETNZ boat is just faster.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:52 am
by Razor
Did I read somewhere that TNZ won't commit to any future decisions until they win and if they do they want to go back to more traditional racing instead of these bizzare flying machines...I certainly hope so.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:54 am
by The Native
Some sour grapes in Bermuda it seems. Some people have been slashing and removing New Zealand flags. Imagine the outrage if the same was done to the American flag.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11879534

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:06 am
by Yourmother
badmannotinjapan wrote:PB when asked in the press conference raised an interesting point that many people seem to overlook. 2013, ETNZ agreed to a layday and it was all she wrote. Despite ETNZ disagreeing with the constant rule changes etc they knew the schedule going into the event and should they reach the AC finals knew there were s 5 day break after 2 days racing. It just so happens the are 3-0 up bit had planned for these 5 days just like OTUSAUS. Whether have enough development in the bank remains to be seen but they have known the time off for a fair while.

We are looking very strong at the moment but the is the America's Cup. I was chatting to my uncle who is a boat builder and he knows a few blokes in the circles around Auckland certain that ETNZ threw the round robin races against OTUSAUS so as not to promote any advantage they have.
Why do you keep putting US at the end of OTUSA's name?

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:09 am
by deadduck
Cos they're all Aussies

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:31 am
by badmannotinjapan
The Native wrote:
badmannotinjapan wrote:
The Native wrote:
badmannotinjapan wrote:PB when asked in the press conference raised an interesting point that many people seem to overlook. 2013, ETNZ agreed to a layday and it was all she wrote. Despite ETNZ disagreeing with the constant rule changes etc they knew the schedule going into the event and should they reach the AC finals knew there were s 5 day break after 2 days racing. It just so happens the are 3-0 up bit had planned for these 5 days just like OTUSAUS. Whether have enough development in the bank remains to be seen but they have known the time off for a fair while.

We are looking very strong at the moment but the is the America's Cup. I was chatting to my uncle who is a boat builder and he knows a few blokes in the circles around Auckland certain that ETNZ threw the round robin races against OTUSAUS so as not to promote any advantage they have.
If true that would be funny as Spithill made reference to the fact that they beat ETNZ in the round robin.

It was also a massive risk by ETNZ. I think the most obvious ploy they used against OTUSA was their lack of communication throughout the round robin and the LV series. In the AC races so far there has been a lot more chatter from ETNZ.
I won't say we've won the thing until it's sitting in its glass case overlooking the Viaduct Basin and even though we're totally dominant to date, it's OTUSAUS. However, you do have to say that right now, our lads have pulled a good one out on OTUSAUS.
In regards to the comms, from what I understand, it's not so much as less chatter as it is to with muted mics etc.
I'm not counting chickens. It was a massive risk by ETNZ to drop races against OTUSA in the Round Robin as it means they 're -1 down in the AC and heading in the LV they also ran the risk of not being in control of who they raced first up.
Yeah but they knew they only had to beat Groupama to get through to the semi finals and as it turns out they had a fast boat and qualified top despite 'throwing' two races. They knew that if they were to get through to the AC then they would have to beat OTUSAUS and if we recall 2013 OTUSAUS learnt how to sail their boat by watching ETNZ. They probably figured it was worth the risk. And at the minute they're 3-0 up.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:32 am
by badmannotinjapan
deadduck wrote:Cos they're all Aussies
This.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:36 am
by Yourmother
deadduck wrote:Cos they're all Aussies
It's not as bad as you think compared to other teams. (Not sure about Slingsby). Most are just a bunch of mercs. Our skipper is an AUS.

http://noticeboard.acracemgt.com/home/team-nationals


Team Nationals
Pursuant to the nationality requirements in Protocol article 19.3 and Regatta Director Notice #27, the Regatta Director is satisfied that the below crew members are nationals of the country of the yacht club their Competitor represents.

ORACLE TEAM USA
Andrew Campbell
Cooper Dressler
Jerome Kirby
Louis Sinclair
Matthew Cassidy
Thomas Slingsby(??)

ARTEMIS RACING
Anders Gustafsson
Andreas Axelsson
Kalle Torlen

LAND ROVER BAR
Ben Ainslie
Bleddyn Mon
David Carr
Edward Powys
Giles Scott
Jonathan Macbeth
Leigh McMillan
Matthew Cornwell
Neil Hunter
Nick Hutton
Paul Campbell-James

GROUPAMA TEAM FRANCE
Arnaud Jarlegan
Devin Le Bihan
Franck Cammas
Matthieu Vandame
Nicolas Heintz
Olivier Herledant
Thierry Fouchier
Thomas Le Breton

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND
Andrew Maloney
Blair Tuke
Guy Endean
Joseph Sullivan
Josh Junior
Peter Burling
Simon Van Velhooven

SOFTBANK TEAM JAPAN
Kazuhiko Sofuku
Yugo Yoshida
Yuki Kasatani

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:36 am
by badmannotinjapan
The Native wrote:Some sour grapes in Bermuda it seems. Some people have been slashing and removing New Zealand flags. Imagine the outrage if the same was done to the American flag.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11879534
Isn't it a criminal charge against deforming the Star Spangled Banner?
Edit: it's not.

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:46 am
by The Native
Yourmother wrote:
deadduck wrote:Cos they're all Aussies
It's not as bad as you think compared to other teams. (Not sure about Slingsby). Most are just a bunch of mercs. Our skipper is an AUS.

http://noticeboard.acracemgt.com/home/team-nationals


Team Nationals
Pursuant to the nationality requirements in Protocol article 19.3 and Regatta Director Notice #27, the Regatta Director is satisfied that the below crew members are nationals of the country of the yacht club their Competitor represents.

ORACLE TEAM USA
Andrew Campbell
Cooper Dressler
Jerome Kirby
Louis Sinclair
Matthew Cassidy
Thomas Slingsby(??) - he's an Australian. Won a gold medal at London in the Laser Class.

ARTEMIS RACING
Anders Gustafsson
Andreas Axelsson
Kalle Torlen

LAND ROVER BAR
Ben Ainslie
Bleddyn Mon
David Carr
Edward Powys
Giles Scott
Jonathan Macbeth
Leigh McMillan
Matthew Cornwell
Neil Hunter
Nick Hutton
Paul Campbell-James

GROUPAMA TEAM FRANCE
Arnaud Jarlegan
Devin Le Bihan
Franck Cammas
Matthieu Vandame
Nicolas Heintz
Olivier Herledant
Thierry Fouchier
Thomas Le Breton

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND
Andrew Maloney
Blair Tuke
Guy Endean
Joseph Sullivan
Josh Junior
Peter Burling
Simon Van Velhooven

SOFTBANK TEAM JAPAN
Kazuhiko Sofuku
Yugo Yoshida
Yuki Kasatani